2012 Face-Off Yearbook: Preseason Division I Women's Rankings

For the first time ever, the Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook includes a women's section. The inaugural Face-Off Yearbook Division I women's preview includes IL's preseason top 20, preseason All-Americans, 10 intriguing questions for 2012, conference outlooks and more.

The preseason top 20 is revealed below and the preseason All-Americans will also be published online. Purchase a copy of the yearbook for more in depth analysis of the top 20 and to see the entire preview.

Northwestern tops the preseason rankings. Having lost very little from last year's championship team, the Wildcats bring back a veteran squad that also boats a lot of depth and youthful talent.

Entering the season at No. 2, Maryland boasts one of the nation's top attackers in Karri Ellen Johnson but will have some young faces on defense. Florida, which made a run to the quarterfinals last season, comes in at No. 3 while North Carolina and Duke round out the top five.